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Southern Illinois University EIU Wright State Northern Illinois Illinois ISU WSC University of Missouri-St Louis University of Illinois at Springfield Southeast Missouri State University Western Illinois University Arkansas State University| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | University of Nebraska at Kearney | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SIUE | UNK | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,045 | 6,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,576 | $6,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,576 | $12,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $11,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,182 | $16,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $8,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 86% |
Admission |
SIUE | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 7,253 | ||
| Admitted | 8,688 | 6,222 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SIUE | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $219 |
Diversity |
SIUE | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SIUE | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than UNK based on total student enrollment (12,045 students vs. 6,017 students)
SIUE vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or UNK?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 48.5% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($9,576.00 vs. $6,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at UNK than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($12,418.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than UNK ($15,182 vs. $16,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 13% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,562 vs. $11,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than University of Nebraska at Kearney (90% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 13.2% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($9,934 vs. $8,779)
SIUE vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 21 points higher than at UNK (1049)
- Incoming SIUE students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNK (23)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at UNK (3.24)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than UNK (85.8%)
SIUE vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or UNK? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UNK and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $3,600 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $43,400)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $180 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($21,250 vs. $21,430)
- UNK graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($219 vs. $221)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/